Overview

• General Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa met Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu in Rawalpindi on September 23, according to ISPR.
• Both sides reaffirmed a commitment to broaden defence ties centered on joint training initiatives, joint aerial exercises, knowledge exchange, and closer work with the aviation industry.
• The Pakistan Air Force chief briefed the visitor on recent operational advancements, infrastructure development projects, training programme restructuring, and new technical capabilities to enhance preparedness.
• Air Chief Marshal Sidhu said strategic steps are underway to consolidate the force’s operational capabilities and noted longstanding religious and historical bonds with Bahrain.
• The Bahraini commander praised the PAF’s performance in a recent conflict with India and voiced a desire to expand training cooperation, while no binding agreements or timelines were disclosed.